Yeah, I was dreading the annual cleaning and defrosting. It sure does look good now, and there aren't any suspicious stains on the shelves. Or worse, under the big drawers at the bottom.

The Moonstone is interesting, in case you're considering that one. It was sensation when it came out back in the Victorian age. It's far different than what I've been reading (I'm beginning to think "Cozy Mysteries" translates to "dumbed down") and the format is different than anything I've encountered before.

I'm relieved about my mom's surgery and and I'm happy to say that her surgery date has been moved up to March 31st.